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Plate Number 374. Blacksmiths, hammering on anvil

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

Two nude men with cropped hair are shown engaging in hammering activities. Both individuals are captured in dynamic positions, swinging hammers towards a metal object on a wooden block. The men's facial features are mostly visible in profile or from the back, with one man facing forward while the other is seen from different angles. They have short hair and lean, muscular builds. The men are holding hammers in various frames, indicating actions of lifting and striking. The background consists of a grid-like pattern, serving as a plain backdrop for the action, providing contrast and context for the movement systematically captured.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3467 × 2410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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